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World Kangaroo Day, on Oct. 24, celebrates one of Australia’s national symbols and the macropod’s special place in the ...

Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what's left is vital to conserving biodiversity.

Taronga Zoo has amazing views and rare tigers but is otherwise fairly typical Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is a mainstay attraction for tourists. Situated in the suburb of Mosman, less than 20 minutes from ...

Some of Australia’s rarest animals are vanishing at an alarming rate, with conservationists sounding the alarm as the threat from bird flu grows.

Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about one million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what’s left is vital to conserving biodiversity.

The distressing new estimate considers animals killed in the fires and those that will die from indirect causes, like starvation and dehydration Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...